The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 31,900
 VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.95 %
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
B5254T7
Engine Code
*EBS*
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
134 hp
VW e-Golf
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
146 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
157 MPGe
VW e-Golf
17 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 kWh
428 mi
Range
170 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
170 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
170.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
43 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
43 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft